The Arc promotes and protects the human rights
of people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, actively supporting them and their
families in a lifetime of full inclusion and
participation in their communities.

Coming Events

Each Tuesday throughout
the legislative session,
MN-CCD and The
Arc GTC will be at the capitol to help people share
their stories about the importance of disability
services with legislators. Meet at the MNDot
Transportation Building cafeteria, 395 John Ireland
Blvd. at 10 am.

Planning is key to a
secure and happy future for your family member with
a disability. Roger Grumdahl, Thrivent Financial,
will give an overview on future planning. Hear
how to create and implement a financial plan,
preserve benefits and balance present and future
needs at this
Introduction to Future Planning. RSVP by
March 6.

The Suburban Ramsey County
CTIC invites parent sand special education
professionals in the area to a
Transition Presentation and dinner, featuring
guest speaker Rick Cunningham, Vocational
Rehabilitation Services, Ramsey County Services.
RSVP by April 10.

Get
Organized for Spring! Professional
organizers from NAPO Minnesota will share tips and
techniques at this free m0rning workshop at Arc's
Value Village Brooklyn Center. Learn what to
donate and how to get rid of difficult, large or
hazardous items; about reducing use of plastic bags,
reducing unwanted mail and more; seasonal
swap-outs in closets and mudrooms, focus on putting
spring and summer items in more accessible spaces,
storing winter items in less prominent places;
organizing sporting and recreational goods and
spring cleaning in the garage.

Creative Housing - Bringing the Pieces Together
forum offers opportunities for people to explore
innovative housing options for people with
disabilities. Keynote speakers include Roy Adams,
Community Corrections and Sue Yang, a self-advocate
who has Turner syndrome. It's not just group
homes any more - there are housig options for
everyone!
Register.

Thank you to all of the
guests, sponsors and contributors to the 2015
Arc Gala Feb. 7 who helped raise a record
$430,000. Congratulations to gala
co-chairs Laura Beth Landy and Mike Israel and
thank you to the Edman family for sharing their
story.
Learn more!

Chandra Kilgriff - March Volunteer of the Month

Chandra Kilgriff, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP,
has volunteered her expertise in programs
and fundraising for The Arc since 2011.
Thanks Chandra for making a difference!
Volunteer!

The Arc can help you apply for healthcare.
Click here to learn more or call 952-920-0855
and ask for a healthcare advocate.

Arc Guides

Our
Arc Guides cover topics from choosing
guardianship to individualized education
programs. Several are in Spanish and/or
Hmong. Let us know if you have suggestions
for improving or creating new
Arc Guides.